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Mai 11, 2012
Annete Wong, KASS International Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Singapore Update: The Subway Way


Annete Wong, KASS International Sdn Bhd, MalaysiaLong gone are the days where the word “Subway” only brought to mind visions of underground trains. Nowadays, more often than not, our thoughts are filled with tantalising images of fresh, tasty and succulent sandwiches, and… clothing? Well, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) surely thinks so! In this case, the proprietor of Prosperous Enterprise (the Applicant) had registered the mark SUBWAY in Class 25, for clothing. He was in the business of selling women’s apparel. In 2005, he forgot to  read more